Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Research Project | |||
| Reference | CBM101 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | April 2018 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to extend and apply their subject knowledge and their knowledge of research methods by means of the independent investigation of a research topic or work-related project within a relevant field. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Investigate and critically evaluate an approved research topic or project of interest and concern in a subject-relevant field. |
| 2 | Apply research skills and methods used to gather, analyse and critically evaluate literature, theories, data and evidence as appropriate to the agreed research topic or project plan. |
| 3 | Present and critically evaluate findings and conclusions as a piece of independent research or project related work. |
| 4 | Develop and practically apply written, technical, problem solving, creativity, communication (oral, written) or/and presentation skills as appropriate to the research topic or project. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| A research proposal will usually form the basis for development of the Dissertation. Students will work independently but under tutorial supervision, to undertake the research and prepare the dissertation or project. |
| Module Delivery |
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| All students are provided with individual guided supervision (in person or online, depending on the mode of study). Students are, accordingly, expected to take full responsibility for their own learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 22 | 22 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 578 | 578 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 600 | 600 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual Written Assessment OR Individual Portfolio Assessment (for practical projects) | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Students who engage with this module through attendance and participation will be exposed to the following Meta Skills: Critical Thinking, Focusing and Initiative. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BELL, J. and WATERS, S. 2018. Doing your research project: step-by-step advice on completing an outstanding research project. 7th ed., London: Open University Press. |
| 2 | CRESWELL, J.W and CRESWELL, J.D. 2018. Research design: qualitative, quantitative and mixed method approaches. 5th ed., Los Angeles: Sage. |
| 3 | BIGGAM, J., 2017. Succeeding with your master's dissertation a step-by-step handbook. 5th ed., Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 4 | LORRIE, B., 2016. Writing a graduate thesis or dissertation. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers |
| 5 | RUDESTAM, K E. and NEWTON, R.R., 2015. Surviving your dissertation: a comprehensive guide to content and process. 4th ed., Los Angeles: Sage |